On One-Year Anniversary of China’s Ivory Ban, New Campaign Targets Travelers Abroad

More than one year after China implemented a full ban on commercial ivory sales, several surveys indicate Chinese travelers are still purchasing ivory at souvenir shops in neighboring countries. To counter this trend, China Customs and the National Forestry and Grasslands Administration (NFGA) are partnering with WildAid and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) on a national campaign to remind travelers that their “souvenirs could be contraband.” In the new public awareness campaign, popular Chinese actor Huang Xuan, dressed as a Customs officer, informs travelers that purchasing wildlife products is driving certain…

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General Mills Feeding Better Futures Scholars Program Seeking Young Innovators

General Mills has launched the second year of its Feeding Better Futures Scholars Program, a platform encouraging today’s youth to share their solutions to fight hunger, reduce food waste, and grow food more sustainably. Young innovators across North America are invited to submit their ideas for a chance to win $50,000 to further their program, and receive industry mentorship and exposure at the prestigious Aspen Ideas Festival. According to recent estimates, food production will need to increase by 70 percent to feed the world’s growing population, which is projected to…

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The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund Directly Helps Thousands of Families in Puerto Rico

On January 13, 2019, the Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund (“Relief Fund”) directly handed out $1,000 Payoneer® prepaid cards to approximately 4,000 families in Puerto Rico who are still recovering after Hurricanes Irma and Maria devastated the island. More than 200 volunteers from Cantor Fitzgerald and its affiliate companies BGC Partners and Newmark Knight Frank, along with New York community volunteers and clients from Banco Santander and Scotiabank, distributed $4 million at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The Relief Fund worked directly with the office of Carmen…

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Help Musicians UK Kicks Off UK Funding Advice Tour

Receiving funding at a pivotal time in a music career can make all the difference to an artist. Help Musicians UK wants a world where musicians thrive and supporting them to apply for funding is a big part of the charity’s vision. From February 7-28, HMUK will be on the road giving one-to-one funding advice sessions across the country. The personal, 30-minute advice sessions will be conducted by HMUK Creative Programme Officer Joe Danher and will be an opportunity for artists to ask for guidance on how to perfect their…

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Nearly 80% of People Can Distinguish Paid Search Ads From Organic Search Results

Seventy-seven percent (77%) of people say they recognize paid search ads, according to new survey data from Clutch, the leading B2B research, ratings, and reviews company. People use search engines to find answers to questions and often click paid search ads that respond to their search queries. One-third (33%) of people click a search ad because it directly answers their search query, compared to those who click a search ad because it mentions a familiar brand (26%) or is listed above other search results (20%). To engage potential customers through…

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